Opera Ireland presents the Metropolitan Opera Live in High Definition from New York at Cork Opera House.

In 2006, a performance of Mozart's ‘The Magic Flute' was relayed live by satellite, in full audiovisual high definition, from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York to cinemas across America. It was a huge hit and the entire Met season can now be seen live on screens around the world, drawing large audiences.

Cork Opera House is proud to present this unique operatic and entertainment experience. With many of the world's greatest opera stars, lavish and stylish productions, and broadcast production values to match, this promises to be a very exciting addition to operatic life in Cork.

***** "The buzz of anticipation before the screening of Tosca, the applause at the end, and the excited, appreciative voices of delighted patrons leaving the Opera House, felt the same as if we had been in New York's famed Metropolitan Opera House. The fact that we had been watching on a giant screen was irrelevant. It felt like being there; it only cost 25 euro and there are eight more operas to enjoy...As for Tosca herself, I cannot imagine that even Callas was more convincing that Karita Mattila...I can't wait for Aida, on October 24." - Declan Townsend, Irish Examiner

Season Tickets Available. Contact box office for details
All operas are surtitled in English as part of the transmission.

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Cork Opera House Series sponsored by MSL Cork

ACCOMMODATION PARTNER Dinner & Show €62.50 per person B&B, pre show meal, admission to show €100pps

Sat 27 Mar

5pm

Opera Ireland presents the Metropolitan Opera Live in High Definition from New York. Broadcast live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York to Cork Opera House using state-of-the-art High Definition technology.

Hamlet
Ambroise Thomas

Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay brings their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of William Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters in this production of Hamlet. Conducted by Louis Langree and jointly directed by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser.

Approx running time 3 hours 40 minutes with 2 intermissions

Please note Natalie Dessay will not be performing in Hamlet on March 27 due to illness.

Tickets: €25 booking fee may apply

Sat 1 May

6pm

Armida
Gioachino Rossini

Renee Fleming stars in the title role of Armida, opposite no fewer than six tenors. Mary Zimmerman directs a work she describes “a buried treasure, a box of jewels.” The magical tale of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison “has an epic, enchanted quality and a tremendous visual element.” Conducted by Riccardo Frizza.

Approx running time 4 hours 20 minutes with 2 intermissions

Tickets: €25 booking fee may apply

*Please note that the Metropolitan Opera casting is subject to change

From September 2008, all ticket prices include a €1 restoration levy that will support urgently needed repairs and restoration work in Cork Opera House. For more information click here

Cork Opera House reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and vary the advertised programme if necessary.

Hamlet Ambroise Thomas

Armida Gioachino Rossini

Hamlet
Ambroise Thomas

Armida
Gioachino Rossini